A judge ordered a woman held on a $200,000 bond after prosecutors say she punched a student after forcing her way into a Waukegan middle school while accompanied by a man, who strangled a teacher. The Waukegan Police Department and Waukegan Fire Department responded around 7:12 a.m. Tuesday to John Lewis Middle School, 600 South […]
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Woman charged with punching student in face, attacking staff members at middle school in Waukegan
Police say a woman has been arrested after she and a man forced their way into John Lewis Middle School in Waukegan before punching a student in the face and attacking staff members. The Waukegan Police Department and Waukegan Fire Department responded around 7:12 a.m. Tuesday to John Lewis Middle School, 600 South Lewis Avenue, […]
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Police respond after 2 adults force way into Waukegan middle school, injure 2 staff members
Police were called and a lockdown was issued at John Lewis Middle School in Waukegan after two adults forced their way into the school and attacked staff members, injuring two of them. The Waukegan Police Department and Waukegan Fire Department responded around 7:15 a.m. Tuesday to the school, located at 600 South Lewis Avenue. Co-Principals […]
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Warrant issued for burglary suspect who hit police car, second vehicle in Round Lake Park
A warrant has been issued for a burglary suspect who hit a police squad and a second vehicle in Round Lake Park and then fled on foot, prompting a shelter-in-place at Round Lake area schools. Round Lake Park Police Chief Daniel Burch said officers were called to a domestic disturbance call in Round Lake Park […]
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Suspect fled from officers, prompting Round Lake area schools to issue shelter-in-place order
A police presence in Round Lake Beach Friday that prompted Round Lake area schools to issue a shelter-in-place was the result of a suspect who fled from officers. Round Lake Area Schools District 116 officials sent a message to parents at 10:50 a.m. Friday regarding the situation. All schools in the district with the exception […]
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Schools in Round Lake, Round Lake Beach and surrounding areas placed on lockdown due to ‘community safety event’
Schools in the Round Lake area were placed on lockdown Friday for the second day in a row while police respond to a “community safety event,” officials said. Round Lake Area Schools District 116 officials sent a message to parents at 10:50 a.m. Friday regarding the situation. All schools in the district with the exception […]
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Charges filed against student who brought gun to Highland Park High School, prompting SWAT response
Officials say charges have been filed against a student who brought a gun to Highland Park High School Tuesday, prompting a SWAT team to respond and a lockdown at the school. Highland Park Communications Manager Amanda Bennett said five students had been taken into custody. One of them, a juvenile, has been charged with unlawful […]
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Classes resume, counselors available after 5 students arrested following gun brought to Highland Park High School
Classes resumed Wednesday at Highland Park High School following a lockdown Tuesday after a student brought a gun to school, leading to five students being arrested. Highland Park Superintendent of Schools Bruce Law said that District 113 received an anonymous tip reporting a rumor of a student in possession of a gun Tuesday morning. Highland […]
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Police continue investigation after 5 students arrested following student with gun at Highland Park High School
An investigation is continuing after officers arrested five students and a SWAT team responded to Highland Park High School for a student who brought a gun to school. Highland Park Superintendent of Schools Bruce Law sent a message to parents Tuesday morning about the incident. Law said that District 113 received an anonymous tip reporting a […]